Stuart Pollack

9.2

Over the hill and heading toward balsamic vinegar, but still providing Bordeaux pleasure. Complex mix of deep and dark fruit, balsamic, leather, and earth. I wouldn’t buy another bottle because this vintage is not going to last much longer: months and maybe only weeks of drinking window remain. But excellent now. — 10 days ago

DE

9.5

At Clayton with a cigar big as the 96 — 2 months ago

Ananda Aisola

9.1

Med light, med dry, med alcohol, low alcohol, med body. Very easy drinking tasty wine — 4 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2022 | well balanced, expressive smell — 2 years ago

Jess

9.1

Pale-medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, raspberry. Soft, supple tannins. Fresh & fruity!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 1/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

Smooth but crisp with apple, citrus, cream, and pear. Light but still has a lot of flavor, clear and classic. — 3 years ago

Hiroshi Tominaga

9.1

Easy to drink. Black cherry with a hint of spice. Bought at Mitsukoshi for ¥4,500. — 5 years ago

Pablo

8.9

Ok but not something I’ll go out of my way for — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Presented double-blind at dinner. The wine pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core and a slightly orange rim with considerable variation; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated fruit: black currants, blackberries, plum, pipe tobacco, capsicum, pencil shavings, a touch leather, organic earth and a mix of dried herbs and some fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Really tasty stuff.

Initial conclusions: this is an old wine, likely 30-40 years old. That being said, it’s still very distinguishable as it’s showing varietal characteristics. This could be Cabernet Sauvignon (or a blend thereof), Cabernet Franc (or a blend thereof), or Merlot (or a blend thereof). I can see this being Napa because the fruit is still showing some generosity. But there’s a lot of non-fruits there too. Regardless, this was giving Left Bank vibes so I could also see this being Bordeaux from a great vintage like 1982. And that’s my call, Cabernet Sauvignon-blend from France, Bordeaux, Saint-Estèphe, from a classified growth like Calon-Ségur. Shucks. But I’m not mad about my choice! Old Opus One’s are tricky to differentiate. Drinking very well right now but this will live well past 2035. — 13 days ago

Steve Rura

9.4

Last bottle of this really good Rhône red. Been about a year since I’ve had it. Red fruit forward, but not jammy. Raspberry, dried herbs, black pepper. Medium-long finish with tartness and a little astringency. With mushroom kale quiche and side salad. — 4 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2019 | 12 m 60 gamay 40 pinot noir| tasted blind my colleague tasters say: Spain? Quite complex in smell, spicy, good structure, but still tannins and potential. More pleasure with some pieces of cheese. Nice wine. — 2 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

@Delectable Wine this is St. Joseph. super aromas, confectionary and berry fruit, granite and rock dust, structured and dense with sick minerals and amazing complexity and concentration. so so minerl and fine, needs time but a stunner. the length on all terres d arce is crazy. — 3 years ago

Fredybeans

9.6

Robe noire
Nez encore très jeune avec ses fruit noirs des notes de terres entre la betterave crue et la terre humide
Bouche à l’équilibre incroyable entre la densité et la fraîcheur. Seule la finale est plus en retenue — 4 years ago

with Pico

Peter Hladun

9.2

As 2011 starting to reveal some great complexity but still has a youthful play on front. Lemon, mineral, rocky. — 5 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2023 vintage. This is Château Domeyne, Saint-Estèphe, a 9 hectares estate neighbouring Calon Ségur, that was purchased in 2018 by Vincent Ginestet from Claire and Gonzague Lurton. 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Eric Boissenot consults. Dark transparent ruby red. Distinctively floral perfume, with blueberries and raspberries lurking in the background, and fresh rosemary impressions after 30 minutes. This could easily be mistaken for Margaux, maybe the Ginestets are a bit nostalgic after selling their Margaux estate Château Boston to Palmer. Also in the mouth, this is more about finesse than power, with subtle, juicy red fruit, fresh acidity and ripe tannins that kick in on the finish. There is harmony and length. Another gorgeous Bordeaux for less than 20 euros. Abv. 13%. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2020 vintage. From dedicated parcels, Marquis de Calon Ségur is very different from the grand vin, with Merlot dominating the blend. Immediately expressive, with abundant red fruit and flowers. Impeccable purity of fruit and a silky mouthfeel. Good value at one third of the price of the grand vin. Abv. 14,5%. — 3 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2018 | lots of character in this Saint Pourçain made of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Tressalier. Vibrant, mandarine zest. Paired with choucroute. — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

8.9

“Saint-Estèphe de Calon-Ségur” was the previous name of the third wine of Calon-Ségur, now known as “Le C de Calon-Ségur” (from 2019). The third wine of the estate is made with some of the younger vines and aged in thrice-used barrels for 16 months.

Popped and poured, enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2018 pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe black fruits: black currant, blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, cocoa and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This is a fairly easy wine to enjoy and has a more modern feel which serves it well for more early drinking. Drink now through 2028. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2019 vintage. Previously known as Château Capbern Gasqueton, but after the death of the last Gasqueton, the estate was sold (together with Calon-Ségur) to the French insurance company Suravenir. This 2019 Saint-Estèphe features a dark red colour with a purplish rim and an attractive perfume of blackberry, cassis , slightly smoked cedar wood and a hint of pepper. Concentrated layered black fruit,with fresh acidity that perfectly balances the surprisingly high alcohol (15% abv.). Terrific value at around 20 euros. — 5 years ago

Ted

9.5

I have been digging the Rhone wines I have had recently. Really good now. Has almost an earthy base before some nice ripe berry fruit starts showing. — 6 years ago

with Jeni